Prolactin (after PEG precipitation), serum

XU0102

Synonym(s):
Specimen Container
Gel separator tube (Adult)
Microtube (Paeds)
Specimen Requirement

Plain Blood
Adult: 5 mL
Paediatric: 1.3 mL


Invert blood 5 times after blood collection ensures the clot-activating factors is well mixed with the blood. This will ensure results are reliable.

Orderable as Urgent? No
Turn Around Time

​3 - 4 hrs

Reference Value(s)
Male : 2.5 - 18.0 ug/L
Female : 3.5 - 28.6 ug/L
Testing Laboratory Location KKH
Laboratory Clinical Chemistry
Contact Number 6394 1383
Day and Time Performed
Mon - Fri: 0800 hrs - 1700 hrs
Sat: 0800 hrs - 1230 hrs
Orderable on CPOE? Yes
Downtime Form

Clinical Chemistry - Form A

Change History Notes

  • 27 May 2024 08:00 AM

    Update of Specimen Requirement.


  • 12 Oct 2021 01:20 PM

    ​Updated Specimen Requirement and Turn Around Time.

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Last Updated - 27 May 2025